Comparison

IP Packet Remote vs Terminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IP Packet Remote

This utility allows users to test TCP/UDP communications and send preconfigured network packets with a single tap. It functions as a network remote controller, supporting both server and client roles, and allows for saving multiple endpoints and viewing packet content in hex or UTF-8 formats.

Highlights
  • Test TCP/UDP communications
  • Send preconfigured network packets
  • Act as network remote controller
  • Server or client mode
  • Save multiple endpoints
  • View packet content as hex or UTF-8
Features
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IP Packet Remote lets you test TCP/UDP communications and set up quick actions to send preconfigured network packets with a single touch of a button. - Use your device as a network remote controller - Use your device either as the server or client - Save multiple endpoints - Write and view packet content as hex raw bytes or UTF-8 - Import / Export your settings This app can also be used to communicate with MRMC Flair to easily send commands to a robot.

About

Terminal

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • AI chatbot for server building assistance
  • Personalized themes and fonts per connection
  • Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions
  • SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors
  • Connection history and saved snippets
  • Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization
Features
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Terminal is the most advanced SSH client in the market, designed by developers for developers. Access everything with just one tap. Say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. Key features: - Support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. - AI chatbot to assist in building your servers instead of browsing the web for generic commands. - Personalization of theme and font settings for each connection in your terminal. - Management of multiple sessions simultaneously with a convenient multi-tab interface. - SFTP file manager and integrated editors nano and vim. - Easy and fast terminal connect. - Use of snippets to run your most frequently used commands and save time. - Saving of all connections history to keep track of your workload. - Support for vaults and multi-team functionality. - Organization of your terminal using groups and tags. - Keychain support with different login options. We hope to deliver a more productive and enjoyable remote access for developers, so please do not hesitate to contact us in case you desire a new feature or just to say hello. Terms of use: https://shella.me/terms Privacy policy: https://shella.me/privacy

Screenshots

IP Packet Remote4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Packet Remote at 100% against Terminal's 49%. IP Packet Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Terminal's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IP Packet Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Packet Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 112 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IP Packet Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Packet Remote versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Packet RemoteTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1112 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark Roberts Motion Control LtdSoufiane Benabid

Customer experience

IP Packet Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Terminal

All ratings112 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

IP Packet Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Terminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
  • Crashes when attempting to connect
  • Backspace/delete key not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Guest option more prominent
  • iPad optimization
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

None

IP Packet Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is IP Packet Remote free?
IP Packet Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Packet Remote or Terminal?
IP Packet Remote is rated higher. IP Packet Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 112 ratings.
Do IP Packet Remote or Terminal have ads?
Neither IP Packet Remote nor Terminal shows ads.

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